High school student learns hands-on before turning 18. Carter was interested in the Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Program because it gave him the opportunity to train hands-on in the mechanical field prior to turning 18. He was hired as an apprentice…
Student’s Career Interest Heating Up After Youth Apprenticeship
Student gains experience in hospitality industry. Lola entered her Youth Apprenticeship (YA) at The House Cafe & Bakery to gain hands-on experience outside of high school. She developed her skills by helping the cafe organize events, prepare food and make…
Youth Apprentice Pursues Passion for Medicine
Youth Apprenticeship helps student enter career pathway. Carter was in high school when he connected with the Dane County School Consortium to learn about Youth Apprenticeship opportunities. Wanting to pursue his passion for medicine, he entered into a Nursing Assistant…
Youth Apprentice Gets Hands-On Experience Before Choosing Career Pathway
Student enters agricultural path thanks to Youth Apprenticeship. Maryann grew up on a family farm where she helped care for calves. She was interested in a career pathway in agriculture, but wanted hands-on experience in the workforce before committing to…
Youth Apprentice – Lucas
Student credits apprenticeship for career motivation. Lucas completed a one-year Biotechnology Youth Apprenticeship in 2019 through the Jefferson County School to Career Consortium. Under the program, he worked at Ganser Scientific where he assisted with lab equipment, sales and protein…
Apprenticeships at Oak Park Place
Over the past six years, Oak Park Place has onboarded 10-15 students each year to help them prepare for the workforce and receive the best possible educational experience. Oak Park Place is proud to offer the Youth Apprenticeship Program with…
Pharis – Youth Apprentice
STEM-Engineering Youth apprentice builds skills at EVCO. Pharis is a STEM-Engineering Youth Apprentice at EVCO where he enjoys planning out projects and seeing them through. His goal is to continue his education in mechanical engineering at UW Platteville. I think…
Youth Apprentice Hayden
Youth apprentice gains skills in manufacturing industry. Hayden is a Belleville High School senior completing his manufacturing youth apprenticeship. His goals after high school are to continue working at Cate Machine & Welding Inc. in Belleville and attend Madison Area…
Youth Apprentice Ava
Youth Apprentice continues research and science passion. When Ava was just seven years old, the number one item on her Christmas wish list was a microscope. This gift sparked her interest in science and research – a passion that hasn’t…
Youth Apprentice Bryce
Student continues to learn in his youth apprenticeship. Bryce is a student at Watertown High School who is completing a youth apprenticeship in manufacturing at Sussek Machine Co. He credits his mother for helping him choose an area of focus.…